SCE0067 - Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol
Description: THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Leicester City Council (LCC) is considering commissioning a Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol for Leicester. It is anticipated, dependent upon an engagement exercise, that tenders for this service would be sought later in 2026 to enable a new contract to begin from 01/04/2027. As part of the commissioning process, the authority is undertaking a soft market test, this gives potential providers and other stakeholders the opportunity to express their interests and feed in their views about a potential service model and specification principles. The commissioners will use the information to appraise options and further develop a specification. This process does not constitute a formal tender or other competitive bidding process and will not result in the letting (read more...)
Summary: Leicester City Council is currently exploring the commissioning of a Housing Support service for people using drugs and alcohol within Leicester. This initiative, titled "SCE0067 - Housing Support for people that use drugs and alcohol," is in its planning stage with a focus on conducting a soft market test to gather insights and gauge interest from potential service providers and stakeholders. The procurement process includes an engagement milestone scheduled to conclude on 13th July 2026, following a two-week extension. The anticipated timeframe for the commencement of the new contract is from 1st April 2027, and the service falls under the industry category of welfare services that are not delivered through residential institutions.